It always catches me off guard seeing full body mounts and shoulder mounts of elk and moose in like an outdoors type shop. They’re usually grouped together with deer kinda but deer are honestly really small in comparison 😂
I couldn’t believe it the first time one approached and it was fully the size of our SUV. I’m an adult and I had always kind of assumed they were biggish deer😅
I tried this with a human but I didn't realize you needed to let it dry for three weeks, it was a disaster. With your tips and advice I feel confident in trying this again!
human leather can't be dried effectively tho because of its fragility and tendency to rot :( also it has a weird translucent look and you can't hide the staples or glue lines as well, or so I've been told
@@motooilermotooiler9597 if you get so disgusted when ppl talk about hunting and how amazing it is then don’t watch it read these comments if you’re just looking to get mad at someone
i think it can really go either way. if you kill the animal JUST because you want to put its head on your wall as a pointless flex, it's disrespectful. you're wasting something a lot of other people and/or animals could've eaten or used for something practical for your vanity, and that really sucks. BUT i also think preserving the animal's beauty can be a way to honor them, like in the case of a deceased pet, or in the case that you actually made proper use of the rest of the animal before having it stuffed. and museum installations are kind of a neutral zone, because at least that serves as an educational piece
@@hunterv9259 Typically, the most impressive deer are the largest and have the most meat. Every person and family member I know with taxidermy has put every part of the animal to god use. If they kill a deer becaus it’s an 8 point buck, they still enjoy making venison sausage and steaks. I’m not saying there aren’t people who kill animals needlessly, but I think taxidermy goes hand in hand with ethical hunting. ( I don’t mean any insult or pettiness with this, sorry)
Friendly reminder: TAXIDERMISTS DO NOT KILL THE ANIMALS THEMSELVES. They are brought an already dead animal. Usually it's a hunter bringing in their kill, but there are also some who take in animals that have been euthanized, and a few hobbyists who find roadkill. A taxidermist who is also a hunter is not common.
There is a stuffed bird at an educational state run "zoo" that was stuffed after having been used to educate children about birds of prey in my state for 28 years now his beauty is preserved forever.
@@Mtijger well, if someone wants to kill me in a humane way and feel the desire to put a portion of my upper torso dermis in their house and made use of the rest of myself as any plant, fungi or other organisms would then yeah. Not much is lost and my skin like everything else will be subject to entropy. Hunting is not trophy hunting, which I absolutely condemn. As a non-hunter I probably wouldn't do this myself however I can appreciate the meaning behind it. *Edit x2* Nihilist thinking aside, I would make a terrible taxidermy. And am reminded of other concerns; the industrial slaughter of and use of adjacent mammals, the 🐄 and chickens, etc. I eat the meat, eggs, drink the milk and don't own a farm. This earth is great but not simple; otherwise we'd all have locally sourced sustainable food and water.
no, not really. at least not universally. it's very much a case-by-case basis. some dude who shoots a bear because he thinks it would be cool to have a bearskin rug is not appreciating the animal lmao and i mean. i too am an avid consumer of meat but they don't "give us" life. we just take it lol, there's a very crucial difference there
this is beautiful. i know nothing about taxidermy and i think it’s wrong if you kill for fun and not food. but your getting way to much hate for this video. this is a very beautiful piece of work and a great way to celebrate the circle of life.
This young lady is incredibly talented at taxidermy. It ISN'T an easy thing to do to begin with, and even more difficult to have everything look realistic. She prob had some gift for art and creativity to begin with, but a lot of work and practice went into honing that gift to her level of skill. Truly amazing
Hiya ive got a few questions 1:what was your hardest taxidermy 2:what do you do with the left over skin 3:whats one animal you hope to turn into taxidermy?
I had a fear of taxidermy when I was a kid. Would run away crying but overtime got ok being around them. Watching this video I had so many emotions when you first out the skin on and it was all loose. Absolute nightmare fuel that brought out a deep urge to burst into tears again. I guess some part of me still doesn’t like taxidermy
Hello I have a question 🙋🏻♀️ My grandfather was a hunter and had a bunch of mounts!!! Oh I inherited some but they’re from the 70s which means they’re dusty crusty and musty!!! Almost oily to the touch! Is there a way I can restore them clean them so I can enjoy them?!? Please let me know ❤ thanks for your time ❤
Gently wipe it down, moving the damp rag in the direction the fur naturally flows. Then gently brush through it using a clean hairbrush. Then use a hairdryer with a diffuser (as low heat as possible, if there’s a cool setting use that) several inches from the animal. That’s standard cleaning, do it at least once a year. If you do that and it’s still oily, try spot cleaning the oily bits with rubbing alcohol. Spray the alcohol on and comb through, then rub vigorously to get all the gunk off.
I probably have an extremely rare and silly phobia BUT I AM TERRIFIED OF TAXIDERMY, especially bears and bison (even though live bison are my FAVORITE animal). I'm not scared of almost all live animals but I've been terrified of taxidermy all my life. I remember the local mall when I was 4 years old had a jewelry store in it that had a huge standing up polar bear in the back. I remember I had to close my eyes and hold tight to my parents every time I walked by it. I have gotten better over the past 101/2 years. There's a Bass Pro Shop in my town and my spouse and I visit it very often. Also the HUGE Springfield Missouri Bass Pro Shop is a few hours away and we visit that one several times a year. I'm still TERRIFIED of the bear taxidermys though.
That is great work, I want to get into taxidermy but my mom worried about me for a long time. I disowned her and I want to do taxidermy (She's gone for other reasons, not taxidermy...)
It’s not ruthless. Most hunters kill for a reason. We eat the meat, and use the hide for decoration like rugs and wall pieces. You sit on your high horse when in reality hunting your own food is much more ethical and environmentally friendly than buying from a store. If you’ve already killed the animal for food, why waste some of the hide?
Hunters usually hunt for food, you don't want to waste the carcass, but I mean it's your opinion, just don't force it onto others, then you are the narcissist
lmao relax most times mounts are made they use skin made by elk that died naturally, but even if it was hunt elk aren't endangered, its a hobby and not a big deal. if we weren't the smartest species on this planet the smartest might do the same to us. its just how it is its not gonna stop and you have to except that
Because of the lack of large predators down here in Scotland, there are too much deer and they contribute to the destruction of forests by eating saplings before they can grow into trees, so down here they need to be hunted to keep the deer population at a good number, and it would take ages for people to let animals like wolves and bears back into the country because of the stigma around them. It's the same for many other countries too, just goes to show how important large predators are
Hunting/foraging is the most sustainable and ethical way to eat. Obviously, there are shitty hunters who do it for pleasure only, but I very much doubt this was the case. This animal lived a good life and will feed many people. And now it's being honoured and immortalised with this lady's beautiful taxidermy skills. Get your head out of your ass and learn something before commenting.
I was a taxidermist from 1976 to 82. Married a city girl😊. Use a hole punch with inch or so spacing to sew quickly-maybe half hour. Ear liners go into ear before mounting to save time. Your eye work is great.
Super freaking cool I've always been interested in taxidermy since I was at least 10.. I always thought It was amazing we can embrace there majestic-ness with a little time and art😅😊😊
